mshm463 Frances Perkins Program Records, 1978- Finding Aid Finding aid prepared by Archives and Special Collections. Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections
South Hadley, MA
2011 Finding aid encoded in NoteTab Pro. Encoded by Georgina Tolgos. 2011-06-30 Finding aid written in English Collection Overview Mount Holyoke College. Undergraduate Programs Frances Perkins Program Records 1978 RG12.7 LD7091.6 3 (0.6 linear ft.) English Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections
South Hadley, MA
The records include newspaper clippings, correspondence, a petition (1980), brochures, press releases, directories, newsletters, invitations, and bulletins. Historical Note

The Frances Perkins Program founded in 1980 to give women over 25 years of age an opportunity to continue their education through study at Mount Holyoke College. Students enrolled in the Program may work as either a full or part time student. Approximately ten percent of recent classes have been Frances Perkins students.

 Scope and Contents of the Collection

The records include newspaper clippings, correspondence, a petition (1980), brochures, press releases, directories, newsletters, invitations, and bulletins. Information on the history and founding of the program is present, as well as reflections and evaluation by both Frances Perkins students and traditional Mount Holyoke students. Detailed descriptions of the background of the Frances Perkins Program participants is also included.

Restricted

Records restricted to use by office/department of origin for 25 years from date of record creation.

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Frances Perkins Program Records, Mount Holyoke College Archives and Special Collections, South Hadley, MA